PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000034)

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Wastewater would be managed with the construction of an on-site individual wastewater system (IWS) permitted by the State Department of Health. A silt fence bordering all soil-disturbing activities would be used during construction. The Accessory building will be constructed first, used for storage of construction materials and vehicles. A chemical containment area and spill kit would be placed in the stabilized construction area for storage of hazardous materials such as fuels. 4) Farm Accessory Building We are proposing the construction of a 2250 square foot storage shed to store farm equipment, equipment maintenance and supplies.The lean-to style roof will be fitted with solar panels for the irrigation pump described below. The accessory building will be built within the walls an existing structure that remains on the property from past sugar farming operations. The structure was used as a staging area for trucked in sugar cane to be loaded on to a flume that at one time traversed the property. More details of the history of this structure is discussed later in this report. The concrete structure is composed of three walls and has no floor or roof. The length is—80' (west side) is—8' high. The north side wall is ^3' high and extends^30' in length.The south side wall tapers from 8' in height to 3' in height and is also extends to 30' in length. Although the concrete appears to be in excellent shape, the walls will not be load bearing. The roof will be supported by internal columns. The building will have a gravel floor and sliding barn doors. Pictures of the old structure can be viewed in Exhibits 10-1,10-2,10-3 and 10-4. Since the structure is already there, no excavation or foundation work will be necessary other than to install caissons to support the columns, supporting the roof. 5) Irrigation and dwelling water pump station We are proposing the construction of a 10'x10', 100 square foot, wood frame structure to house the water pump and water distribution manifold. The well water would be used for crop irrigation, farms equipment maintenance and domestic use in the two farm dwellings. Power for the pump would be provided by the solar panels mounted on the accessory building. Additional and/or auxiliary power would be provided by HELCO. 6) Chicken Coop We are proposing the construction of a 10'x15', 150 square foot, wood frame chicken coop to raise chickens and produce eggs. C. Impacts of the proposed project on the Special Management Area (SMA). Historically, this parcel has been used exclusively for agriculture. It belonged to sugar companies before it was sold to private interests in 2001. In addition to growing sugar cane,the property also hosted a flume used to transport sugar cane to the old mill at Hakalau Bay. The 1925 photo shown in Exhibit 11 shows a portion of the flume. Since 2007, the parcel has been farmed with row crops, primarily sweet potatoes, rotating with ginger. The land has sat fallow for the last several years. Historical photos show Agricultural use. 5